Contemporary Dance Videos

Tag: Nederlands Dans Theater

  • Falling Angels (1989) by Jiri Kylian’s “Black and White Ballets”, The Nederlands Dans

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    A Masterful treat! This video shows the complete ballet of, Falling Angels, choreographed by Jiri Kylian and performed by the Nederlands dans Theatre. The music is by Steve Reich, Drumming part 1. Steve Reich composed this score after he was inspired by observing ceremonial ritual music from Ghana (West Africa). The percussion music is an…

  • Petite Mort Part 2 of 2

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    Here is the second part of “Petie Mort” choreographed by Jiri Kylian  danced by the Nederlands Dans Theater. Again Sublime!, Gorgeous! and absolutely Beautiful! in movement and image. The sculptural elements in the piece are stunning. The whole piece to me speaks of intimacy and of embracing, enfolding, entwining, between; movement and music, ballet and contemporary, men and…

  • Petite Mort Part 1 of 2

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    Here is part 1 of Jiri Kylian’s “Petite Mort” ballet, danced by the Nederlands Dans Theater. Music is Mozart, piano concerto No 23 2nd Movement. Sublime! Gorgeous! Breathtaking!…. What more can anyone say about Kylian’s choreography and the dancing is exquisite. The opening scene with the swords is brilliant, and the work progresses with movement…